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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.06, 8,010.52 and 1,444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.06, 8,010.52 and 1,444.42 is: 2,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.06 : 8,010.52 = 1,444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.06/8,010.52 = 1,444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.06x = 8,010.52 × 1,444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.06x = 11,570,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,570,555.30/5,340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.75

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